Weigela

A family of very colorful useful ornamental shrubs for temperate climates; the Weigelas enjoy fertile well drained soils in sun or part shade. These long lived shrubs also enjoy a good fertilize in early spring ( 10-10-10 basic fert. or tree&shrub food recommeneded ). Most species are pollution tolerant. Weigela are rarely bothered by insect pests or disease.
Reproduced from softwood or half hardened cuttings in summer or for the species - seed in autumn. Taking hardwood cuttings of 10 inches, taken from vigorous shoots during autumn may also work.

* photo taken on May 1 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.


Weigela coraeensis ( Korean Weigela )
A very fast growing, deciduous, large shrub, reaching a maximum size of 20 x 26 feet, that can be trained as a small tree. It is native to Korea and much of Japan.
The broadly-elliptical leaves are up to 10 x 5 inches in size. The large foliage gives this Weigela a tropical appearance. The leaves appear very early during spring. The foliage is glossy mid-green above, pale green beneath.
The white or pink, tubular flowers are borne during late spring. The corky, fissured bark is grayish-brown. Hardy zones 6 to 8 ( some seed source may be hardier ).


* photo taken on May 1 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.

* excellent photo link of record size Korean Weigela
http://blog-imgs-30.fc2.com/b/u/f/bufoninus/P1012961s.jpg

Weigela decora ( Bicolor Weigela )
A deciduous, large shrub, reaching a maximum size of 16 x 10 feet, that is native to central and southern Japan.
The oval to oblong leaves, up to 4 inches in length, are glossy mid-green above, bright green beneath. The young leaves can be cooked or boiled with rice.
The flowers are creamy-yellow to peachy pink, often with both colors present on the same plant. They appear late spring into early summer.
The fissured bark is dark grayish-brown.
Hardy zones 6 to 9.

Weigela floribunda
A fast growing, large deciduous shrub, reaching a maximum size of 12 x 16 fee, that is native to Japan. Some records include: fastest growth rate - 4 feet.
The toothed, slender leaves, up to 5 x 3 inches, are somewhat hairy above, woolly white beneath.
The deep red flowers are borne from the leaf axils in clusters of up to 3 in late spring and summer.
Hardy zones 6 to 9.

* photo taken on May 8 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.


Weigela florida
A fast growing, deciduous, large shrub, reaching up to 8 feet ( record is 17 x 13 feet ), native to north-central & northeastern China, Korea and Japan.
The deeply-veined, toothed, elliptical leaves, up to 5 x 2 inches in size, are bright green. The foliage appears early during the spring.
The funnel-shaped flowers, up to 1 inch in length, appear late spring and summer and range from white to deep pink. The flowers appear on wood from the previous year.
Hardy from zone 4 to 8 ( possibly 3 for seed source from Heilongjiang Province, China ).

* photo taken on Aug 30 2012 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 10 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Apr 17 2016 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC

* historic archive photo

'Caricature'
Up to 10 feet in height with large, crinkled leaves up to 8 inches in length that are light green with yellow margins.

* photo taken on Oct 6 2016 in Burtonsville, MD

'Centennial'
Reaches up to 6.5 x 5.5 feet in 5 years, eventually up to 10 x 10 feet.
The foliage is luxuriant deep green and the flowers are ruby-red.
Extremely hardy ( north to zone 3 ), it thrives even in much of Alberta.
Urban tolerant.

'Dark Horse'
Virtually the same as 'Midnight Wine' but slightly larger, reaching about 3 x 3 feet.
The foliage is deep purple, it is reputed to keep its deep purple foliage color better than any other Weigela during late summer. Great for contrast in the perennial border even though it is technically a shrub. The leaves are up to 3 x 1.2 inches in size.
The abundant, deep purplish-pink flowers appear during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.

* photos taken on May 2014 in Harford Co., MD

* photos taken on July 25 2015 @ Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

* patent photo

'Fine Wine'
Compact in habit, reaching up to 5 x 5 ( rarely over 3 ) feet with purplish-red foliage and abundant pink flowers, up to 1 inch wide, over a period lasting up to 2 months during late spring. The leaves are usually up to 2.1 x 1.1 inches in size. This Weigela looks awesome contrasted with white petunias in summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.

* photo taken on Feb 9 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 7 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 10 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 15 2020 in Columbia, MD

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* photo taken on July 31 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 3 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Foliis Purpureis'
A large shrub sometimes reaching 13 x 14 ( usually half or less ) feet with coppery foliage and deep pink flowers.

'Ghost'
Reaches up to 5 x 5 feet, with creamy-yellow foliage contrasting well with deep pink-red flowers. The flowers often repeat sporadically until fall frost. Looks great in front of dark conifers.
Hardy north to zone 4. Very tolerant of heat and humidity, almost never bothered by pests or disease.

'Golden Jackpot'
Moderate growing, compact and rounded, reaching up to 2.8 x 2.4 feet in 2 years, eventually to 6 x 6 feet. It is both bolder and hardier than the similar looking ‘Briant Rubidor’.
The foliage is bright golden-yellow all season, even during autumn.
The flowers are deep red in bud, opening to deep pink, lasting up to a month during late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 8. The foliage is surprisingly scorch tolerant for a variegated plant. It also has excellent mildew resistance.

* patent photo

'Goodness Grows'
Very vigorous, reaching up to 9 x 12 feet, with creamy-white flowers that age to deep rosy-pink. The flowers appear during late spring.

* photos taken on May 20 2018 in Howard Co., MD

* photos taken on May 24 2019 in Howard Co., MD

* photo taken on June 11 2019 in Howard Co., MD

* photos taken on Oct 5 2020 in Howard Co., MD

'Java Red'
Dense and rounded to spreading in habit, reaching a maximum size of 8 x 12 feet in size through averaging just 6 x 6 feet in 10 years.
The foliage is reddish-purple at first, turning to reddish-green during summer then finally back to reddish-purple during autumn.
The abundant deep pink ( deep red in bud ) flowers appear during late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 8.

'Lucifer'
Compact in habit, reaching a maximum size of 6 x 7 feet.
The deep green foliage turns to purple during autumn.
The flowers are dark red.
Hardy north to zone 5.

* photos taken on May 25 2014 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on May 16 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 21 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 18 2021 in Columbia, MD

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* photos taken on May 11 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 19 2023 in Columbia, MD

'Midnight Wine'
Dwarf and compact in habit, reaching up to 2 x 2.5 feet in 5 years, with an eventual maximum size of 2.5 x 3 feet.
The glossy deep purple foliage contrasts with the deep pink flowers borne all summer long. A good thornless substitute for Crimson Pygmy Barberry.
Hardy zone 4 to 8. Tolerates wet soil.

* photo taken on Aug 1 2012 in Windsor, Ontario

* photos taken on July 31 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Sep 16 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Midnight Wine Shine'
Fast growing but dense, compact and mounded in habit, reaching up to 1.5 x 2.4 feet in 2 years, with an eventual maximum size of 2.5 x 3 feet.
The stunning, very glossy, blackish-purple foliage contrasts with the deep pink flowers borne all summer long. A good thornless substitute for Crimson Pygmy Barberry. The elliptical leaves are up to 3.2 x 1.6 inches in size.
Hardy zone 4 to 8, it is more cold tolerant than the old 'Midnight Wine', thus suffering far less stem dieback during winter. Tolerates wet soil.

* photos taken on May 3 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Apr 15 2024 in Elkridge, MD

* patent photo

* photo taken on May 9 2024 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on Aug 15 2024 in Kincardine, ON

'Minor Black'
Compact and rounded in habit, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet in 5 years with an eventual maximum size of 4 x 4 feet.
The rich deep purple foliage turns to bronze during autumn.
The bright pink flowers appear abundantly during late spring then sporadically throughout the summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.

* photo taken by Milan Havlis ( havlis.cz )

'Nain Rouge'
vigorous but bushy and dwarf and rounded, reaching only 3.3 x 3.3 feet in 5 years, eventually 3.3 x 4 feet.
The lush mid-green foliage also turns brilliant scarlet in the fall.
It bears intense scarlet-red ( with white pistils ) flowers during late spring.
Hardy zone 4 to 8

* photos taken by Milan Havlis ( havlis.cz )

'Pink Delight'
Fast growing reaching up to 7 x 13 feet; this Weigela has green foliage and pink flowers that fade.
It is hardy from zone 3 to 8 and even thrives in Alberta, Canada at the northern end of the Great Plains.

* photos taken on May 26 2014 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on May 17 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Dec 1 2024 in Wilkes-Barre, PA

'Pink Princess'
Dense and rounded to spreading in habit, reaching up to 6.5 x 6.5 feet in 5 years, with an eventual size of 8 x 8 feet after 10 years.
The foliage is luxuriant mid-green.
The vivid mid-pink flowers appear abundantly for up to 4 weeks during late spring into early summer, then sporadically into early autumn.
Hardy zones 4b to 8.

* photo taken on May 6 2018 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 8 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 18 2020 in Columbia, MD

'Polka'
Originating in Ottawa, Canada; this vigorous, hardy Weigela reaches up to 7 x 7 feet.
The foliage is deep green.
The abundant, bright pink flowers are borne over a long season persisting into early autumn.
Hardy zones 3 to 7.

* photos taken on Oct 15 2018 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on June 12 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 18 2023 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on May 14 2024 in Elkridge, MD

'Shining Sensation'
Moderate growing, reaching up to 6 x 5 feet.
The foliage is glossy deep reddish-purple.
The deep pink flowers appear abundantly during late spring, then sporadically until autumn frost.
Hardy zones 4b to 8

* photos taken on Aug 7 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Apr 30 2022 in Columbia, MD

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* photo taken on Sep 26 2023 in Burtonsville, MD

* photo taken on June 27 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 9 2024 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Sep 4 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Tango'
Compact in habit, reaching up to 4 x 4 feet; this Weigela has shiny dark bronze-purple foliage and deep red flowers.
Hardy zones 3b to 8. It even thrives in the harsh climates of the Great Plains north into Alberta, Canada.

* photos taken on June 20 2013 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on May 14 2024 in Elkridge, MD

'Variegata'
Dense and rounded in habit, reaching up to 6.5 x 6.5 in 5 years, eventually 6.5 x 10 feet.
The luxuriant mid-green foliage is boldly edged creamy-yellow.
The bright pink flowers appear late spring into early summer.
Hardy zones 5 to 8.

* photo taken on April 28 2010 in Howard County, MD



* photos taken on August 2 2010 in Bayfield, Ontario


* photo taken on May 17 2012 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 2 2012 in Bayfield, Ontario

* photos taken on July 25 2015 @ Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario

* photos taken on July 27 2015 in Bayfield, ON

* photos taken on July 14 2016 in Tobermory, ON

* photos taken on Aug 11 2018 in Columbia, MD

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'Wine & Roses'
Dense and compact, reaching a maximum size of 6.6 x 7 feet. Some records include: 2 nd year - 3 x 4 feet; fastest growth rate - 4 feet.
The glossy foliage is purple during spring, turning to deep purple or sometimes almost black during summer. The elliptical leaves are up to 3.7 x 2 inches in size.
The color is better in full sun and can become bronzy-green in the shade.
The intense pinkish-red flowers appear abundantly during late spring then sporadically during early summer and early autumn..
Hardy zones 4 to 8.




* photo taken on April 28 2010 in Howard County, MD

* photo taken on June 23 2013 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC

* photo taken on Sep 13 2014 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Apr 27 2015 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on May 26 2016 in Columbia, MD

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* photos taken on May 17 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 13 2021 @ Hershey Gardens, Hershey PA

* photos taken on Sep 2 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 18 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on July 22 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Nov 12 2024 in Columbia, MD

Weigela hortensis
A large shrub, reaching a maximum size of 17 x 10 ( typically half that ) feet, that is native to northern & central Japan.
The toothed, ovate leaves, up to 4 x 2 inches in size, are very downy below.
This Weigela is smothered in 1.5 inch rose-pink flowers in clusters of 3 from mid spring to early summer.
The fissured bark is grayish-brown.
Hardy from zone 6a to 9.

'Nivea'
large white flowers

Weigela x hybrida ( Weigela hybrids )
Hardy zone 4 to 8.

'Abel Carriere'
To 9 x 12 feet with dark green leaves and pink bell-shaped flowers.

* photos taken on May 20 2014 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 10 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 14 2024 @ Coventry Gardens, Windsor, ON

'All Summer Peach'
Moderate growing, compact and domed in habit, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet.
The foliage is reddish at first, turning to deep green. The elliptical leaves average 3 x 1.2 inches in size.
The bicolored flowers are salmon-pink and creamy-white. They appear abundantly during late spring into early summer, then repeat late summer into mid-autumn. It is considered to be seedless.
Hardy zones 5 to 8

'Bristol Ruby'
Reaches up to 8 feet in 10 years, eventually to 10 x 12 feet with intense deep red flowers contrasting with luxuriant mid-green foliage.

* photos taken on May 14 2012 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on May 17 2012 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on May 26 2013 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 27 2015 in Columbia, MD

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* photos taken on May 18 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 15 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 10 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Nov 19 2023 in Columbia, MD

'Bristol Snowflake'
Reaches up to 9 x 10 feet with bright green foliage and pure white flowers that sometimes reappear during late summer.

'Candida'
Reaches up to 6.5 feet in 10 years, eventually to 10 x 10 feet, with vivid green leaves and pure white, bell-shaped flowers which often repeat bloom during late summer.

'Chameleon'
Reaches up 6 feet in height with finely-toothed, mid green leaves and pale pink flowers.
Grows well in sun or part shade.

'Champagne & Strawberries'
Vigorous but compact and rounded, reaching up to 2 x 2 feet in 3 years, eventually up to 5 x 5 feet.
The narrow, wavy-edged, elliptical leaves are up to 5 x 2 inches in size, The foliage is golden-green, later turning to bright green with bright yellow-green venation.
The reddish-purple flowers, up to 1.2 inches wide, appear during a period lasting up to 2 months during late spring into early summer.
Hardy zones 5 to 8

'Coco Chill'
Moderate growing, dense, compact and domed in habit, reaching up to 1.2 x 2.4 feet in 2 years, eventually to 3 x 3 feet.
The foliage is glossy deep purplish-red, turning intense deep red during autumn. The obovate leaves average 3 x 1.5 inch in size.
The showy, reddish-purple flowers, up to 0.6 inches in length, appear during late spring, repeating during late summer into early autumn.
Hardy zones 4a to 8, it has excellent cold tolerance and mildew resistance.

* photos taken on Aug 27 2024 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on Sep 16 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Coco Krunch'
Moderate growing, dense, compact and domed in habit, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet, averaging half of that in 3 years.
The foliage is glossy deep purplish-red, turning intense deep red during autumn. The ovate leaves average 1.8 x 1 inch in size.
The showy, reddish-pink flowers, up to 0.6 inches in length, appear during late spring.
Hardy zones 4a to 8, it has excellent cold tolerance and mildew resistance.

* photo taken on Aug 13 2023 in Elkridge, MD

* photos taken on Aug 28 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Oct 18 2023 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on July 21 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Crimson Kisses'
Moderate growing and compact in habit, reaching up to 2 x 1.5 feet in 4 years, eventually to 4 x 4 ( rarely over 3 x 3 ) feet.
The foliage is mid-green. The elliptical leaves average 3.1 x 1.6 inches in size.
The fragrant, flowers are intense scarlet-red with a white eye. It is a repeat bloomer, blooming abundantly during late spring, then sporadically into mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

* photos taken on Aug 25 2019 in Elkridge, MD

* photos taken on Aug 13 2023 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on Aug 28 2023 in Elkridge, MD

* photos taken on Oct 17 2023 in Howard Co., MD

* photos taken on Oct 18 2023 in Elkridge, MD

'Czechmark Sunny Side Up'
Vigorous, dense, upright and rounded in habit, reaching up to 3 x 2.4 feet in 2 years, 4.5 x 6 feet.
The leaves are up to 3 x 1.6 inches in size. The foliage is glossy deep green. The ovate leaves average 3 x 1.7 inches in size.
The very abundant flowers are pure white with yellow throats during late spring, often repeating during early autumn. The large flowers, up to 1.1 inch wide, typically open white then later deepen in color.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

* patent photos

'Czechmark Trilogy'
Vigorous, dense, upright and rounded in habit, reaching up to 3 x 2.4 feet in 2 years, 4.5 x 6 feet.
The leaves are up to 3 x 1.6 inches in size. The foliage is glossy deep green. The ovate leaves average 3 x 1.7 inches in size.
The very abundant flowers are white, pink and red and appear during late spring, often repeating during early autumn. The large flowers, up to 1.1 inch wide, typically open white then later deepen in color.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

* photo taken on May 27 2023 in Burtonsville, MD

* patent photo

'Electric Love'
Compact in habit, reaching up to 1.2 x 1.4 feet in 1.5 years, to 2 x 3 feet in 5 years, eventually to 2 x 4 feet.
The foliage is blackish-purple. The obovate leaves are up to 3 x 1.6 inches in size.
The flowers are bright red.
Hardy zones 4 to 7

'Eva Rathke'
To 7 x 10 feet with very dark green leaves and deep red, funnel-shaped flowers.

'Eva Supreme'
Like 'Eva Rathke' but more vigorous.

'French Lace'
Vigorous and upright, rounded, reaching up to 6 x 6 feet in 5 years; eventually up to 8 x 8 feet.
The luxuriant deep green foliage is boldly edged bright yellow. The foliage turns to deep red and orange during autumn. The elliptical leaves average 3.7 x 2 inches in size.
The scarlet-red flowers appear during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.

* photo taken on May 14 2012 in Howard Co., MD

* photo taken on Aug 31 2013 in Clarksville, MD

* photos taken on May 27 2017 @ Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA

* photo taken on Oct 6 2021 in Howard County, MD

* photos taken on May 3 2023 in Columbia

* photo taken on Sep 20 2023 in Howard Co., MD

'Looymansii Aurea'
A medium-sized shrub, reaching a maximum size of 6 x 6 feet.
The foliage is yellow turning lime green by late summer.
The flowers are bright pink.
Hardy north to zone 5a

'Madame Lemoine'
Reaches up to 6.5 x 10 feet, with pale pink flowers that fade to white.

'Magical Fantasy'
Moderate growing, reaching up to 6.5 x 6.5 feet in size. It originated as a mutation on Weigela florida ‘Variegata’
The foliage is mid-green with a bold pure white margin. The leaves are up to 4 x 2 inches in size.
The abundant flowers, up to 1 inch wide, are soft pink.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

* patent photo

'Maroon Swoon'
Fast growing and rounded in habit, it can reach up to 4 x 5 feet in just 3 years, eventually to 6 x 6 feet.
The foliage is reddish-tinged at first, turning to slightly glossy, deep green during summer. The ovate leaves are up to 5 x 3 inches in size.
Fragrant, very deep red ( with white anthers ) flowers that appear during late spring, often repeating into early autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

* patent photo

'Merlot Pink'
Dense and compact in habit, reaching up to 2.5 x 2.5 feet in 5 years, eventually to 3.4 x 4.2 feet in size.
The foliage is deep purplish-red. The elliptical leaves average 2.2 x 1.2 inches in size.
The pink flowers appear abundantly during late spring, then repeat into early autumn. The flowers are brighter pink than other red leaves weigelas.
Hardy zones 5a to 8

* patent photo

'Merlot Rose'
Dense and compact in habit, reaching up to 2.5 x 2.5 feet in 5 years, eventually to 3.4 x 4.2 feet in size.
The foliage is deep purplish-red. The elliptical leaves average 2.2 x 1.2 inches in size.
The deep rosy-pink flowers appear abundantly during late spring, then repeat into early autumn. The flowers are brighter pink than other red leaves weigelas.
Hardy zones 5a to 8

* patent photo

'Minuet'
Dense, compact and spreading in habit, reaching a maximum size of 4 x 5 ( rarely over 3 x 4 ) feet. It rarely exceeds 2 x 3 feet after 10 years.
The oval leaves, up to 3 inches in length, are purplish-green.
The abundant, pinkish-red flowers appear late spring into early summer.
Hardy zones 3 to 7.

* photo taken on May 14 2012 in Howard Co., MD

* photo taken by Milan Havlis ( havlis.cz )

* photos taken on May 20 2014 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Apr 23 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Apr 27 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 25 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 6 2018 in Columbia, MD

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* photo taken on June 5 2019 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 18 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 23 2020 in Columbia, MD

'Mor-Colourful'
Moderae growing and compact, rounded in habit, reaching up to 4 x 5 feet.
The foliage is deep green and broadly margined creamy-white ( often with pink tinge during spring )
The intense mid-pink flowers appear during late spring.

* photos taken on Aug 13 2023 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on Aug 13 2023 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on Oct 10 2023 in Elkridge, MD

* photos taken on Oct 18 2023 in Elkridge, MD

'My Monet'
A vigorous but very dense and compact form, reaching a maximum size of 3 x 3 feet. Some records include: 3 years - 0.8 x 1.4 feet, 5 years - 2 x 2 feet.
The very attractive foliage is mid-green and boldly edged with white and pink overtones. The elliptical leaves are up to 3 x 1.2 inch in size.
The mid-pink flowers, up to 0.8 inches wide, appear during a period lasting up to a month during late spring into early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 7.

* photo taken on May 14 2011 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 2 2012 in Bayfield, Ontario

* photo taken on July 15 2013 in Howard Co., MD

* photo taken on Aug 4 2013 in Bayfield, Ontario

* photos taken on Sep 20 2021 in Columbia, MD

'My Monet Purple Effect'
A vigorous but very dense and compact form, reaching a maximum size of 3 x 4 feet. Some records include: 3 years - 1.3 x 2.5 feet. It is more vigorous than 'My Monet'.
The very attractive foliage is mid-green and boldly edged with white and purple ( unlike pink on 'My Monet' ) overtones. The leaves are up to 3 x 1.3 inches in size.
The mid-pink flowers, up to 0.8 inches wide, appear during a period lasting up to a month during late spring into early summer. The flowers are more abundant than 'My Monet'.
Hardy zones 4 to 7, it is more tolerant of both extreme heat and cold than 'My Monet'.

* photo taken on Sep 16 2022 in Ellicott City, MD

* photo taken on Apr 16 2023 @ Fort Hunter, Harrisburg, PA

* photo taken on May 3 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 30 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Newport Red'
Fast growing, reaching up to 10 x 10 ( rarely over 8 x 6 ) feet and very hardy.
The leaves, up to 5 inches in length, are luxuriant green.
The flowers are red.

* photo taken on July 14 2016 in Tobermory, ON

'Rainbow Sensation'
Vigorous, compact and rounded in habit, reaching up to 3 x 3 feet in 3 years, eventually to 4 x 4 feet.
The luxuriant mid-green foliage is bordered in pink and then golden-yellow. The broadly-0bovate leaves are up to 3.2 x 2.2 inches in size.
The abundant mid-pink flowers, up to 1.2 inches wide, appear during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

* photo taken on June 7 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Aug 11 2020 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on Sep 1 2020 in Elkridge, MD

* photos taken on Aug 13 2023 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken on Oct 3 2023 in Laurel, MD

* patent photo

'Red Prince'
Denser and even more lushly foliaged than 'Newport Red' and reaching up to 8 x 10 feet. Some records include: 10 years - 8 x 6 feet. Also hardier than 'Newport Red'. The luxuriant deep green foliage turns to bronze-green during autumn.
This repeat bloomer has scarlet, long lasting flowers abundantly during late spring into early summer then sporadically after.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.

* photo taken on Aug 29 2013 in Clarksville, MD

* photo taken on Apr 27 2015 in Elkridge, MD

* photo taken by Milan Havlis ( havlis.cz )

'Rubidor'
Also called Briant Rubidor. Vigorous, dense and rounded in habit, reaching up to 6.5 x 6 feet in 10 years and eventually to 8 x 12 feet.
The dark pink flowers contrasts with glowing yellow-lime foliage.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.

* photo taken on May 19 2011 in Columbia, MD


'Rumba'
Developed in Ottawa, Canada; this vigorous cultivar can reach up to 27 x 42 inches in 4 years, eventually up to 6.5 x 6.5 ( rarely over 4 ) feet in size.
It has green tinged purple leaves, up to 3 inches in length.
The deep red flowers are borne over a very long season persisting up to 2 months.
Hardy zones 3b to 7, even thriving in much of Alberta and in Ontario as far north as the Ottawa Valley. It has survived winters in Swift Currant, Saskatchewan, Mordon, Manitoba and Kakabeka Falls, Ontario though with partial dieback.

'Samba'
Also from Ottawa, Canada; this vigorous cultivar can reach up to 3.7 x 4 feet in 10 years, eventually slightly more.
The luxuriant clean deep green leaves, up to 3 inches in length, turn bronze purple late in the fall.
The flowers are pink-red.
Hardy north to zone 3.

'Snippet Lime'
Vigorous but dense, compact and domed in habit, reaching up to 1.5 x 3.1 feet in 2 years, eventually up to 2 x 4.5 feet. It is a great plant to use in a border.
The foliage is glowing lime-green. The elliptical leaves are up to 3.2 x 1.6 inches in size.
Vivid light pink flowers appear abundantly during late spring, then repeat during summer into autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

* patent photos

'Sonic Bloom Ghost'
Vigorous but compact, upright and rounded in habit, reaching up to 1.8 x 1.5 feet in 2 years, 3.3 x 3.3 feet in 3 years, eventually up to 5 x 5 feet,
The foliage is intense golden-yellow at first, later turning to ghostly creamy-white. The elliptical leaves are 4 x 2 inches in size.
The deep crimson-red flowers, up to 1.2 inch wide, appear during late spring, repeating sporadically through the summer into mid-autumn. It does not require deadheading for vigor as it does not produce seeds.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

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'Sonic Bloom Pearl'
Vigorous but compact, upright and rounded in habit, reaching up to 1.8 x 1.5 feet in 2 years, 4.2 x 4 feet in 3 years, eventually up to 6.5 x 10 ( rarely over 5 x 5 ) feet,
The foliage is bright green. The ovate leaves averaged 2.3 x 1.3 inches in size.
The pure white flowers, up to 1 inch wide, appear during late spring, repeating sporadically through the summer into mid-autumn. It does not require deadheading for vigor as it does not produce seeds.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

* photos taken on Aug 13 2021 in Elkridge, MD

* photos taken on Sep 25 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Sep 20 2023 in Howard Co., MD

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* photo taken on May 17 2024 in Howard Co., MD

'Sonic Bloom Pink'
Vigorous but compact, upright and rounded in habit, reaching up to 1.8 x 1.5 feet in 2 years, 4.2 x 4 feet in 3 years, eventually up to 6.5 x 10 ( rarely over 5 x 5 ) feet,
The foliage is deep green. The ovate leaves averaged 2.3 x 1.3 inches in size.
The intense mid-pink flowers, up to 1 inch wide, appear during late spring, repeating sporadically through the summer into mid-autumn. It does not require deadheading for vigor as it does not produce seeds.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

* photo taken on Jul 25 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 15 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on May 21 2018 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 19 2021 in Ellicott City, MD

* photos taken on Oct 13 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 18 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on May 3 2023 in Columbia, MD

'Sonic Bloom Pure Pink'
Vigorous but compact, upright and rounded in habit, reaching up to 1.8 x 1.5 feet in 2 years, 4.2 x 4 feet in 3 years, eventually up to 6.5 x 10 ( rarely over 5 x 5 ) feet,
The foliage is deep green. The ovate leaves averaged 4 x 1.3 inches in size.
The intense light pink flowers, up to 1.2 inch wide, appear during late spring, repeating sporadically through the summer into mid-autumn. It does not require deadheading for vigor as it does not produce seeds.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

* photo taken on Sep 23 2021 in Columbia, MD

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'Sonic Bloom Red'
Vigorous but compact, upright and rounded in habit, reaching up to 1.8 x 1.5 feet in 2 years, 4.2 x 4 feet in 3 years, eventually up to 6.5 x 10 ( rarely over 5 x 5 ) feet,
The foliage is deep green. The ovate leaves averaged 2.3 x 1.3 inches in size.
The intense crimson-red flowers appear during late spring, repeating sporadically through the summer into mid-autumn. It does not require deadheading for vigor as it does not produce seeds.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

* photo taken on May 17 2018 in Burtonsville, MD

* photos taken on May 18 2020 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on June 21 2021 in Laurel, MD

* photo taken on Sep 23 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Oct 6 2021 in Howard County, MD

* photo taken on May 18 2022 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on July 20 2022 in Columbia, MD

'Spilled Wine'
Vigorous but dense and domed in habit, reaching just 1 x 2 feet in 3 years, eventually 3 x 4 feet.
The foliage is glossy deep purple. The leaves are up to 3.2 x 1.6 inches in size.
The reddish-pink flowers up to 1 inch wide, appear for a period lasting up to 6 weeks during late spring into early summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8.

* photos taken on Aug 2014 @ U.S. Botanic Garden

* photo taken on May 3 2017 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 19 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Aug 27 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on Sep 20 2021 in Columbia, MD

* photos taken on June 26 2023 in Columbia, MD

* photo taken on Sep 17 2023 in Burtonsville, MD

* photo taken on Apr 22 2024 in Columbia, MD

'Stunner'
Vigorous yet compact, dense and mounded in habit, reaching up to 1.4 x 3 feet in 3 years, eventually to 4 x 4+ feet.
The foliage is glossy deep purplish-red ( bronze in partial shade ). The obovate leaves average 2.3 x 1.2 inches in size.
The intense hot pink flowers appear during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

* photo taken on July 21 2021 in Laurel, MD

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'Sunny Princess'
A compact, rounded, medium-sized shrub, reaching up to 6 x 6 feet, originating as a sport of 'Pink Princess'
The foliage has a narrow yellow margin.
The abundant flowers are mid-pink.
The twigs are deep red.
Hardy zones 5 to 8, it is less prone to winter dieback than 'Variegata'.

* photos taken on May 27 2017 @ Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, Vienna, VA

'Tuxedo'
Moderate growing and compact, upright to rounded in habit, reaching up to 5 x 4.3 feet.
The foliage is blackish-purple. The leaves average 2.4 x 1.5 inches in size.
The fragrant, flowers are pure white. It is a repeat bloomer, blooming abundantly during late spring, then sporadically into mid-autumn.
Hardy zones 4 to 8

* photos taken on Aug 1 2022 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD

* photos taken on May 6 2024 @ Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, MD

'White Knight'
A vigorous, upright, rounded, large shrub, reaching up to 7 x 7 feet in 10 years, with an eventual maximum size of 7 x 10 feet.
The lush mid-green leaves are up to 5 x 2 inches in size.
The abundant, mildly-fragrant, pure white flowers appear during late spring into early summer with some repeat bloom occurring during late summer.
Hardy zones 4 to 8 and has been reported to have only slight dieback at -33 F. It even grows in North Dakota but acts like a perennial rather than a shrub in the coldest years.

'White Lightning'
Vigorous and upright vase-shaped in habit, reaching up to 2 x 1.5 feet in just 1 year, eventually up to 6.5 x 6.5 feet.
The very attractive foliage is glossy deep green and boldly margined lemony-yellow. The oval leaves average 3 x 1.5 inches in size.
The pale pink buds open to pure white flowers, up to 0.8 inches wide, during late spring into early summer.
It has excellent resistance to leaf scorch in sun.

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Weigela japonica
Similar to Weigela japonica 'Sinica' below but is shorter and with light pink flowers that turn deeper pink later. It is native to Korea and Japan.
The thick, corrugated, elliptical leaves, up to 10 x 6 inches, are deep green. The large foliage gives it a lush tropical appearance.
The flowers, up to 1.5 inches long, borne during late spring, are light pink, later turning to deep pink.
Hardy zones 5 to 8.

* historic archive photo

var 'Sinica'
A very fast growing, large shrub, reaching a maximum size of 20 x 22 feet, that is native to eastern China but not including Manchuria.. Some records include: fastest growth rate - 9 feet.
The thick, corrugated, elliptical leaves, up to 10 x 6 inches, are deep green. The large foliage gives it a lush tropical appearance.
The flowers, up to 1.5 inches long, borne during late spring, are light pink, later turning to deep pink.
Hardy zones 5 to 8 ( possibly 4b as it survives at Dominion Arboretum in Ottawa, Canada.


* photo taken on May 1 2010 @ U.S. National Arboretum, D.C.




* photo taken on Feb 8 2014 @ U.S. National Arboretum, DC

Weigela maximowiczii
A small shrub, reaching up to 4 feet, that is native to the mountains of central Honshu in Japan.
The oval to elliptical foliage is luxuriant mid-green.
The creamy-yellow flowers are borne during late spring.
Hardy zones 6 to 8.

Weigela middendorfiana ( Yellow Weigela )
A rare, fast growing, bushy, erect shrub, reaching a maximum size of 10 x 10 ( rarely over 8 ) feet, that is native to far eastern Russia, northern China and northern Japan.
The oval to elliptical leaves, up to 5 x 2 inches, are vivid lush green above, hairy below.
The fragrant, large, pale yellow ( with orange throats ), funnel-shaped flowers, up to 1.6 inches long, are borne during late spring.
Hardy zones 3 to 7. This Weigela grows best in part shade with protection from strong winds.

'Mango'
Dense, compact and rounded in habit, reaching up to 1.5 x 1.2 feet in 1 year, 3 x 3 feet in 3 years and eventually up to 5 x 4 feet.
The foliage is luxuriant bright green. The leaves are up to 2.3 x 1 inch in size.
Intense deep yellow flowers with orange throats. The abundant flowers appear for up to 2 months during late spring into early summer.
Hardy north to at least zone 5.

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Weigela praecox ( Early Weigela )
A fast growing, erect dense shrub, reaching a maximum size of 10 x 10 feet, that is native to northeast Russia, Manchuria, Korea and Japan. Some records include: 10 years - 7 x 10 feet; fastest growth rate - 3 feet.
The elliptic to obovate leaves are up to 3 inches in length. The foliage is mid-green above, hairy beneath. The clean foliage is rarely bothered by insect or disease.
The fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers, up to 1 inch wide, are pink with yellow throats. They are borne during late spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 9; Manchurian clones should be tested in zones 3.

* photo taken by Dr. Nick V. Kurzenko @ CalPhotos

'April Snow'
Vigorous, dense and upright, reaching up to 1.5 x 2 feet in 1 year, eventually to 6 x 5 feet.
The foliage is bright green. The leaves are up to 2.3 x 1.2 inches in size.
The pure white flowers are borne in dense clusters during mid-spring ( early for a Weigela ).
Hardy zones 4 to 9 ( this ultra hardy selection originated in Shanxi Province in northern China )

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'Variegata'
Lush medium green foliage with wide cream to yellow colored margins with some red tint. Flowers open deep pink fading to white however often remaining pink in the throats. Very attractive.

Weigela subsessilis 'Canary'
A shrub, reaching up to 10 x 10 feet, that is native to Korea.
The foliage is deep green.
The yellow flowers are borne in clusters during mid spring.
Hardy zones 4 to 7.

Additional Weigela cultivars
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP27661.html
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP32223.html
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP28968.html
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2018/0054934.html
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP28970.html
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/y2012/0131709.html
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP33254.html ( Afterglow Weigela )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP31915.html ( Cherry Tower of Flowers Weigela )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP32237.html ( Apple Blossom Tower of Flowers Weigela )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP30066.html ( Picobella Rose Weigela )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP21920.html ( Wings of Fire Weigela )
https://www.freepatentsonline.com/PP30866.html ( Strobe Weigela )
https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP34297P2/en?q=(Weigela+%27SMNWFMS%27)&oq=Weigela+%27SMNWFMS%27